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In Memorial: Robert Mathews Jackson |
Robert Mathews Jackson, 79, of Colonial Heights passed away
suddenly Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. He was the sole remaining child of
the late Clyde William and Effie Mae Koonce Jackson. Robert was a U.S. Army
veteran, a 50+ year member of the Masonic Fraternity, an American
Legionnaire (Post 284) and owner of Mutual Termite Control. Robert is
preceded in death by his daughter, Cynthia Jackson.
He is
survived by his daughters, Tricia Cox (husband Steve) and Tammy Williams
(husband Donny); his son-in-law, Warren "Benny" Edwards, his
grandchildren, Amber Jackson, Josh Cox, Dana Field (husband Nate) and
Tara Shepperson; his great-grandson, Noah Field; and his dear friend,
Betty Hobbs. Robert was a warm, kind-hearted man who made and kept
friendships easily. He genuinely enjoyed life and adored his family. He
was loved and will be missed by many.
His life was
celebrated with a memorial service held at Highland United
Methodist Church on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013. Condolences may be
registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
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A-Active Ranked #7 Small Employer by Virginia Business Mag |
Virginia Beach, VA, February 20, 2013 - For the 2nd year, AActive Termite and Pest Control, servicing all of Hampton Roads, was named to Virginia Business Magazine's Best Places to Work List. The company ranked #7 in the Small Employer category and was honored at a luncheon on February 15, 2013 at the Williamsburg Lodge in Williamsburg, Virginia.
PHOT O CAPTION: AActive received their award as #7 ranked "Best Places to Work" in Virginia in the Small Employer category for 2013.(From left to right: Barry DuVal, President & CEO of Virginia Chamber of Commerce, Angela
Stigall, Administrative Services Department Head of AActive, April Honore, Customer Services Department Head of AActive, Becky WeilWhite,
Commercial Sales Manager of AActive, Justin Roach, Quality Assurance Manager of AActive, Keith McCormick, General Manager of AActive, Susan Craft, President of VA SHRM, Mary Beth Kordek, Vice President of AActive, Kevin Kordek, President of AActive, Bernie Niedmeir, President & Publisher of Virginia Business Magazine.)
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In Memorial: Robert L. Connor, Sr. |
It is with deep sadness that VPMA announces the passing of Robert L.
Connor, Sr. of Connor's Termite & Pest Control. Robert Louis Connor, 90, of Lake of the Woods and Northern Virginia passed away Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. He was the widower of Florence Connor. He was the loving father of
Robert Jr. (Jane) and Edward (Nancy) Connor; and brother of Earl (Peggy)
Connor. He is also survived by six grandchildren and 15
great-grandchildren.
Robert was a life member of the National Pest Management Association,
Virginia Pest Management Association (VPMA), the Lions Club, the Masons and
the American Legion. Robert also served as president of the VPMA from 1972-1974, and again in 1981.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, at
Fairfax Baptist Temple, 6401 Missionary Lane, Fairfax Station. A service will also be held at the Temple on Wednesday, January 23rd at 11 a.m. Interment will be
in Mount Comfort Cemetery.
A guest register may be found at www.everlyfuneralhomes.com.
Memorials may be made to the
American Diabetes Association.
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Keith McCormick Named General Manager of AActive |
Also Elected to Virginia Pest Management Association's Board of Directors
Keith McCormick has been promoted from Operations Manager to General Manager of AActive Termite and Pest Control. He has also been elected to the Board of Directors of the Virginia Pest Management Association (VPMA). He will serve a 2 year term on this board. “Keith is a strong addition to the VPMA Board,” said Kevin Kordek, president and CEO of AActive and past president of the VPMA. “He is a seasoned leader and an advocate for continuing to raise the profile of the pest management industry. Our entire company is proud that he is representing AActive in this leadership role.” McCormick is an Associated Certified Entomologist from the Entomological Society of America, a Virginia Pest Management Association Wood Destroying Organisms Inspector, certified by the Virginia Department of Agriculture in General Pest and Wood Destroying Insects and has completed Purdue University's Pest Management Technology program. He has been in the pest management industry since 1999 and started with AActive in 2005 as a field technician. Prior to the pest management industry he served 8 years in the US Navy as an Aviation Electronics Specialist.
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Kevin Kordek Receives Appointment to the Virginia Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services |
Kevin Kordek, owner of A-Active Termite and Pest Control Company of Virginia Beach, VA has been named to the Virginia Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services by Governor Bob McDonnell.
The Virginia Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services is replacing the Pesticide Control Board and Kordek is filling one of the two seats available. The appointment is through June 30, 2016.
"I am truly honored to serve our state and our country," said Kordek. "I will do my best to make the Governor proud that he appointed me."
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Superior Exterminating's Kristi Woods Crutchfield Becomes an ACE |
 Superior Exterminating Company, is proud to announce that
long time employee and Office Manager Ms. Kristi Woods Crutchfield has been
awarded the designation of Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) by The
Entomological Society of America. Ms. Crutchfield is one of the FIRST TWO female
Associate Certified Entomologists in Virginia. Superior Exterminating
Company is the only Pest Management Company in Southwest Virginia with a local
full time, staff ACE Entomologist.
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A-Active Termite and Pest Control Named “Small Business of the Year-Virginia Beach” |
A-Active Termite and Pest Control, servicing all of Hampton
Roads, was named Small Business of the Year-Virginia Beach by the Hampton Roads Chamber of
Commerce.
Click here for full article. A-Active was also recently named Hampton Roads Small Business of the Year - click here to read more.
A-Active was chosen based on its financial performance, business history, staff
training, motivation, community involvement, business plan, growth, and customer
service and satisfaction. Along with being named the Small Business of the Year in
Virginia Beach, the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce along with the Small
Business Development Center of Hampton Roads selected A-Active as a finalist to
represent the region in the Virginia Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the
Year Contest.
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In Memory of Richard Henry Kiehna |
It is with great sadness that VPMA announces the
passing of Richard Henry Kiehna of Colony Pest Control, Fredericksburg,
VA. Rick was a long standing member of VPMA and he will be sorely
missed. On behalf of the VPMA Board, our members and the pest management
industry our condolences go out to his wife, Candra, and their three
children.
Rick passed away on Sunday, March 18th following a
motorcycle accident in South Carolina. His funeral will be held
tomorrow, Friday, March 23rd in Tennessee. A memorial service will be
held in Fredericksburg on Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Covenant Funeral Home, 4801 Jeff Davis Hwy., Fredericksburg, VA 22408.
Condolences can be sent to:
Colony Pest Control
P.O. Box 41247
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
In Memory of Richard Henry Kiehna
An article also appeared in the Fredericksburg online newspaper.
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Scholarship Committee Extends Appreciation for Contributions |
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VPMA provides spring and fall scholarships each year to support industry-related research at the Dodson Urban Pest Management Lab. The scholarship fund is supported through member donations, fundraising events and by the generous donation of each of the four local associations in Virginia.
50/50 raffles were held at TPCA's November membership meeting and the TPCA Christmas Party. TPCA donated their share of the proceeds from both raffles to the VPMA Scholarship fund. In addition, the winner of the November meeting 50/50 was David McCormick of Dupont who also donated his winnings. VPMA greatly appreciates the generousity donations. The additional funds ensure that VPMA will be able to continue to suppport future research.
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VPAR Lunch & Learn Event a Success |
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The Lunch & Learn held at the Virginia Peninsula Association of Realtors office on Oct 13th sponsored by the TPCA and VPMA was a huge success. Bob Herget and Tom Mares presented the only approved class in Virginia designed for educating Realtors about the termite and moisture letter. The class was well attended with over 42 participants representing 9 local companies.
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